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What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?


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The Kids Aren’t Alright:

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All the single babies, all the single babies!
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DISCLAIMER: Today’s post isn’t for anyone who likes babies, Catholics, art, breastfeeding, or Jesus. It’s also not recommended for children, adults, the overly-sensitive, religious people, or anyone with eyes.

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Extra Special Friday Afternoon Silliness

Many thanks to my brother-in-law for sending me this. I’ve loved Walk Off the Earth for a few years, now, but this video is my favorite one yet. WOTE is known for doing covers of just-this-side-of-tedious songs and making us forget we were getting sick of the songs.

Yes, it’s Adele’s “Hello.” Again. I know. But seriously, give it a watch and a listen. And I recommend you watch it full screen and keep an eye on the guy on the right.

Happy Friday!


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Etsomnia™ Volume 75: A Girl’s Best Friend

BellaDAndalora can call that a scarab all she wants. I'm a New Yorker, and I know a cockroach when I see one

The designer can call that a scarab all she wants. I’m a New Yorker, and I know a cockroach when I see one

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

“Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs.” -Malcolm Forbes

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Etsomnia™ Volume 74: Panic at the Disco

As with most other categories I've explored, it seems the key to Etsy style is just sticking things to other things. "Bodycon" dress by IncogneetoVintage

As with most other categories I’ve explored, it seems the key to Etsy style is just sticking things to other things. This winner is described as a “Body con” dress

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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